It is considered a sequel to Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps, which uses the same control system and engine, along with Monte Cristo's 1944: Battle of the Bulge.

The game was released to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the actual Normandy landings in June 1944.

[2] The game features many different angles of the invasion, from the assault on Pegasus Bridge to the landing on Omaha Beach.

D-Day features many different types of vehicles and tactical aid, such as paratroopers, artillery strikes and bombing runs, as well as many infantry types, such as medics and riflemen equipped with flamethrowers, and anti-tank weapons.

In June 2004, O~3 Entertainment announced a deal with Monte Cristo Games to publish D-Day in North and South America.